In reply, Blackheath’s openers Kevin Acott (38) and Paul Matthews (30) put on a valuable 51 runs for the first wicket and laid the foundation for an exciting run chase. Rick Bodenham (27), Chris Kibble (23) kept the momentum going and with 11 runs required off Chris Belford’s final over, Andy Wolstenholme (20) and Peter Vaughan obliged by clinching victory for Blackheath off the final ball of the match.

On Monday 25th July, the Malta national squad travels to Hungary in a bid to retain the Pan European T20 Trophy which they won in 2014. They will compete against hosts Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and UCT (Dubai).